John - Indian didn't make it particularly easy to view the timing mark on certain engine cases, and I don't know anything about the timing plug locale on the...
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robert myers
rgmindian
Jun 16, 2013 3:15 am
Cool tool box I am selling on ebay, let me know if there is any interest. ...
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Thomas burke
policechief34
Jun 16, 2013 12:25 pm
Timing light works great if the engine runs,you don't mind oil blowing in your face when the inspection plug is out,or you have a clear plastic inspection plug...
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Brent Johnson
dirtroad.racing
Jun 16, 2013 12:42 pm
The piston measurement has been the most easily reproduced timing method as not everyone has degree wheel or dial back timing lights or top dead center...
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Brent Johnson
dirtroad.racing
Jun 16, 2013 12:46 pm
Good points Tom...
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supercycles2003
Jun 16, 2013 1:16 pm
LOOKING FOR EARLY INDIAN BOARD TRACKERS OR HILLCLIMBERS PROJECTS NO RIDICULUS PRICED STUFF...
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Carl-Erik R.
carlerikrenq...
Jun 16, 2013 3:01 pm
I found Karin Bohner, the woman that won the 2010 Cannonball on a 1907 Jap, the bike without gearbox or clutch! She's making the Princess decals.(No J10000K...
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Carl-Erik R.
carlerikrenq...
Jun 16, 2013 3:05 pm
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine bought cylinders from him, but he was just about to go on a work related trip somewhere. The email address is good....
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Carl-Erik R.
carlerikrenq...
Jun 16, 2013 3:10 pm
Sorry, I was speedreading. The email address should be: hheroess@......
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Paul Darby
ducati996senna
Jun 16, 2013 3:24 pm
Thanks very much :-)...
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Carl-Erik R.
carlerikrenq...
Jun 16, 2013 3:44 pm
Why should people decide the timing at a specific measure more than as a base to start from? The timing requirement differs with all factors like gas quality,...
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Liberty@...
libertynight...
Jun 16, 2013 4:03 pm
Folks, I can both disagree, yet must agree, with Carl-Erik. With brandx machines, you strobe it and forget it. But by my experiences, a strobed result on a...
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j w
ratbikejohn
Jun 16, 2013 4:05 pm
... Ah now that makes perfect sence. I didn't really think about them not having a timing hole. Thanks! -JW...
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Thomas burke
policechief34
Jun 16, 2013 5:17 pm
Yes and the question of why use a light ,verses static timing is in my mind different from what is the best timing or where should the mark be. Tom...
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Liberty@...
libertynight...
Jun 16, 2013 5:59 pm
Tom! Yes, initial static timing is presumed, to get it started for the strobe. With a Chief, opting for the strobe step is just more research into the beast. I...
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pauldarby1
Jun 17, 2013 5:49 pm
Hi, I'm in need of the cam shaft with the oil pump worm for a 1920-26 Scout automatic oiler. Come to think of it, I also need the inlet and exhaust cams. Does...
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Joe Drociuk
partshunt
Jun 17, 2013 8:01 pm
Hi All:- Trying to get cofirmation on this front hub identity. No response so far from anyone. I wonder if I need to add anymore details or dimentions. Can...
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John Welch
johnmarg1000
Jun 18, 2013 2:33 am
Joe, While I can't offer positive id, I think the only later 30's/early 40's Indian hubs using Timkens were the Sport Scouts & 741. Later 30's Fours and Chiefs...
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Joe Drociuk
partshunt
Jun 18, 2013 3:42 am
Thanks John;- Your help is apreciated. I just want to ID the hub correctly and your description sounds true enough to follow up on. Gives me an idea where to...
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Andreas Jurging
ajuerging
Jun 18, 2013 8:05 am
Funny, I have the same set up. In case an additional engine shows up, I'd take one..... _____ Von: VirtualIndian@yahoogroups.com...
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Thomas burke
policechief34
Jun 19, 2013 12:50 pm
Hey Joe,The tapered roller bearings are in the riveted on front brake drum hubs 34-36 chief and four(I have no kwoledege of earlier models)and the 741. The...
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Joe Drociuk
partshunt
Jun 19, 2013 6:07 pm
Thank you Tom, That info from you helps pin this hub down. On the bench, the total drum side spoke flange dia is just a tad over 8-1/8" inches. That being so,...
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pauldarby1
Jun 19, 2013 6:57 pm
I'm stripping the gearbox and I need some advice. How do I remove the countershaft transmission gear cluster? I have withdrawn the long countershaft, but I am...
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Thomas burke
policechief34
Jun 19, 2013 9:33 pm
Glad it helped,I don't know much about scouts or pre 34 leaf springers.You might want to take a look at Jerrygreersindian.com,he has drawings that don't have...
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Thomas burke
policechief34
Jun 19, 2013 9:37 pm
Theres a circlip on the primary side,remove and tap out the cluster gear shaft through the hole on the right side then you can lift out the cluster. tom...
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Thomas burke
policechief34
Jun 19, 2013 9:59 pm
Sorry I had chiefs on my mind. Your scout may be different.Tiom...
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Paul Darby
ducati996senna
4:32 am
Tom, I've already done that and removed the shaft. The countershaft rotates freely but won't move from its position. I just wondered whether either end of the...
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chef1926
7:57 am
Sounds like your triple gear is jammed between bushes if you have removed shaft. Should have about 10 thou end play and fall out. Try a little heat around bush...
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Tony Vincent
gimpytnz
8:30 am
... As far as I remember there is no bush on the shaft? only in the gear cluster. Try running a feeler gauge down both ends to see if there is any metal shards...
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Wally Brown
waz52
11:24 am
Does anyone have any experience with the clincher rims on the early Junior Scouts ('33) Specifically, I am interested if the rim is asymmetrical. Is there a...
